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Galveston Hosting Ike Contractor Networking Event Tomorrow 03/15/10 This event is scheduled to help establish relationships between general contractors intending to submit qualifications to repair and rebuild Ike-damaged housing on the Island and potential sub-contractors.    Read more...

Galveston County Health District Debuts Draft Strategic Health Plan 03/12/10
The public is invited to review the draft document and provide feedback by Friday, March 26th. The plan identifies goals and objectives necessary to meet the changing health needs of the county’s residents over the next five years.   
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Galveston City Council Approves San Jacinto Neighborhood Conservation District 03/11/10
The San Jacinto neighborhood is now the first area on Galveston Island to be regulated by a Neighborhood Conservation District.  
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Galveston Area Census Assistance Centers Now Open 03/11/10
The City of Galveston is pleased to announce that more than a dozen Island locations will be staffed by Census representatives to assist citizens complete their 2010 Census forms and answer questions.   
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Tidy the Town During the Island’s Spring Clean Up 03/11/10
Galvestonians can complete their spring cleaning and dispose of their trash easily and efficiently during the City-sponsored clean up next month.  
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Look Who’s Hiring! City of Galveston Current Employment Vacancies 03/10/10
The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and encourages any qualified applicants to apply for open positions.   
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City of Galveston Candidate Filings for May 8, 2010 Election 03/08/10
The following list of candidates have filed to run in the May 8, 2010 election.  
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Galveston's Warrant Round-Up Begins March 6th 03/03/10
Police officials are urging the public to act immediately and clear any outstanding warrants or risk arrest.   
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Replanting in the City’s Right-of-Way: A Property Owner’s Guide 11/09/09
The City's Office of Public Information created an easy to understand guide to assist property owners with replanting in the right-of-way.   
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Bucks for Bark: Donate Now to Help Replant Galveston 06/10/09
Galveston’s tree committee has partnered with the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council (GINTC) to raise funds to replant Galveston Island.  
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Requirements to Become a Contractor Registered with the City of Galveston 09/26/08
This information pertains to contractors who would like to register with the City of Galveston so that they can perform work on Galveston Island.  
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